Cancer Society urges caution in prostate test

Routine prostate cancer screening can lead to harmful and unnecessary treatment and physicians should make the risks clearer to patients, the American Cancer Society warned Wednesday while issuing new screening recommendations.

The guidelines, the society’s first concerning prostate screening in more than a decade, come after two huge studies last year called into question whether the prostate-specific antigen, or PSA, blood test actually saves lives.

“The new guidelines give information on the discussions physicians and patients need to have before any ...

Caged boyfriend: Should he be set free?

Dear Carolyn:

I’ve been dating my boyfriend for 5 1/2 years now, and we have been living together for most of that. He moved across the country to be with me, and a year ago I returned the favor. I realized I had been taking some frustrations out on him lately, so I wrote him a letter apologizing and telling him I’d be more supportive.

This led to a conversation that surprised ...

Woman gets free stuff for her dream wedding after Conan O’Brien starts following her on Twitter

BY Nicole Carter DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER
Tuesday, March 9th 2010, 4:29 PM
Want a fantasy wedding? Just get Conan O’Brien to follow you on Twitter.
It worked for Sarah Killen, a 19-year-old from Michigan.

Ex-CBS producer Robert Halderman pleads guilty to blackmailing David Letterman over intern affairs

BY Melissa Grace DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER
Originally Published:Tuesday, March 9th 2010, 11:57 AM Updated: Tuesday, March 9th 2010, 5:47 PM
An Emmy-winning CBS News producer pleaded guilty Tuesday to shaking down David Letterman for $2 million as payback for the host’s torrid affair with his live-in girlfriend.

Phantom Sequel Argues That ‘Love Never Dies’

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But Does It Change Everything? In Love Never Dies, Paris Opera star Christine Daae (Sierra Boggess) accepts an invitation from an anonymous impresario to perform at Coney Island. She soon discovers that her mysterious new patron is her onetime mentor and lover, the former Phantom of the Opera (Ramin Karimloo).
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But Does It Change Everything? In Love Never Dies, Paris Opera star Christine Daae (Sierra Boggess) accepts an invitation from an anonymous impresario to perform at Coney ...

ASTRO QUIRKS Are you Irresistible or Irritating?

By: Jennifer Angel
Monday, March 8th 2010, 4:10 PM
Your individuality comes equipped with a set of diverse personal traits, some showing off the most fabulous creature you are, while others can be exhaustingly aggravating.

Clarke quits cricket tour to help Lara

Michael Clarke, here with Lara Bingle, wants time to deal with personal matters / The Daily Telegraph Source: The Daily Telegraph
Clarke hits huge in the opening match of New Zealand tour / Getty Images Source: Getty Images
MICHAEL Clarke has quit Australia’s cricket tour of New Zealand on the same day his fiancee, Lara Bingle, broke her silence on the nude pic scandal.
Clarke, the team’s vice-captain left the team hotel in Hamilton on the eve of today’s third one-day international against the ...

The Jazz Community As A Road Map

The Jazz Community As A Road Map
by Patrick Jarenwattananon
I quite like this lede:
Jazz musicians are kind of like street names — most people only know the huge ones.
You’ve got Main, High and Bechtle, or their respective jazz equivalents Miles Davis, John Coltrane and Kenny G.
It’s a pretty astute analogy. Most people who pass through the jazz community only travel down certain main thoroughfares. But in order for there to be a vibrant community, you need all those side streets, some ...

Sparklehorse Singer Mark Linkous Remembered

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Mark Linkous’ often pretty melodies contrasted with lyrics that were sometimes dark.
Barney Britton/Redferns/Getty Images
Mark Linkous’ often pretty melodies contrasted with lyrics that were sometimes dark.
Mark Linkous, founder of the acclaimed alternative rock band Sparklehorse, has died. The singer and multi-instrumentalist took his own life Saturday in Knoxville, Tenn. He was 47.
Linkous was the creative force behind Sparklehorse, his recording moniker and band.

Will and Grace Star Confirms He’s Gay

Yup, he is gay in real life, too.

Sean Hayes, who played flamboyant Jack McFarland on NBC’s Will and Grace for eight years, has publicly confirmed his sexuality for the first time.

The resolutely private actor recently gave his first interview to gay newsmagazine The Advocate after many denied requests.

The Advocate and other media had long criticized Hayes, 39, for not confirming what many have called the “open secret” of his sexual orientation.

Hollywood’s biggest parties! See the stars go out on Oscar ...

Marie Osmond Eulogizes Son at Funeral

Michael Bryan, the 18-year-old son of Marie Osmond who took his own life last month, was buried in Provo, Utah on Monday, the Associated Press confirms.

About 450 people attended the service at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Chapel near Salt Lake City, where  Marie delivered a brief eulogy, saying “Thank you for those beautiful 18 years,” E! News reports.  Michael’s 20-year-old sister Rachel Blosil added, “He was a man of his word. He was not a talker, ...

My 6-year-old suddenly hates dad…why?

Hi, Carolyn:

Please help. My 6-year-old has all of a sudden started saying she doesn’t want to be around her daddy (my husband). She hates when I leave the house without her and cries before and after he takes her anywhere himself. She used to adore him. My husband is clueless about what brought on this change and so am I.

I have started to think terrible thoughts, like that he might have done something to ...

Bridezilla doesn’t want another bride-to-be in family

Dear Carolyn:

I would like to propose to my girlfriend of five years. But, my brother just announced his engagement to his girlfriend.

When I told him of my plans, he stated it was no huge deal and that I should propose. Later, however, I overheard him telling his fiancee, and she stated she’d be very upset because it would take away from their engagement.

...

Zach Galifianakis covertly shaves his beard to trick viewers on ‘SNL’

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Monday, March 8th 2010, 4:48 PM
While hosting “Saturday Night Live,” Zach Galifianakis covertly shaved his trademark beard.
The 40-year-old comedian slipped backstage while the show’s musical guest, Vampire Weekend, performed.

Couldn’t stay up for Oscars? The ideal quotes from the 2010 Awards, acceptance speeches

By Olivia Smith DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER
Monday, March 8th 2010, 5:01 PM
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Suicide newsreader took risky drug mix

Charmaine Dragun reading the Channel Ten news. She jumped to her death in November 2007 / The Daily Telegraph Source: The Daily Telegraph
TEN newsreader Charmaine Dragun was hiding was hiding deep and troubling issues when she jumped to her death, an inquest has heard.
Ms Dragun, 29, had been suffering depression for more than a decade and had survived a bout of anorexia.
However, the month before her death she began a program to wean herself off one antidepressant while taking another.

Lara breaks silence to tell of pic fury

Lara Bingle is hitting back at Brendan Fevola over the nude photos she claims he took without her permission / The Daily Telegraph Source: The Daily Telegraph
LARA Bingle has spoken for the first time about the hurt and anger she feels towards AFL footballer Brendan Fevola over the naked pic she claims he took without her permission.
A week after the picture was published, Bingle has chosen the same magazine, Woman’s Day, to hit back at Fevola over the humiliation ...